Have you ever wanted to combine SlowStitching with vintage paper?... read on!

Here's your chance to make a beautiful keepsake journal while learning techniques with Lisa Mattock and Jen Moffett...

Here at Forage we've joined with artist Jen Moffett who has designed this beautiful journal.  A Keepsake Journal is not used for writing in - it contains spaces, places and pockets for you to slip your mementos into.

Lisa and Jen will take you through the process step by step, page by page - so if you've never made a journal before, you'll be able to follow along easily.

If you already love making journals you'll also enjoy Jen's tips and tricks in this one!

Welcome to our online classroom for the POTAGER KEEPSAKE JOURNAL!

Welcome to our studio

Are you interested in combining paper with textiles and keepsakes? Come this way...

You'll learn . . .

HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN KEEPSAKE JOURNAL COVER TO COVER...

*Make a padded fabric cover

*Make 10 different embellished folios (40 pages) 

*Use a series of simple journalling techniques which you'll be able to use on many projects.

*Ideas for using your journal to collect keepsakes and special mementos.

*Find the exact materials you'll need to make each folio so there's no waste.

*The step by step process of assembling and stitching your journal together.

Course cost

  • $120.00

    Unlimited access to all lessons, patterns and technique library

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Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. Journal Cover

    3. Folio 1

    4. Folio 2 - Paper Bag

    5. Folio 3 - Lined Exercise Page

    6. Folio 4 - Book Page

    7. Folio 5 - Script Ledger Page

    8. Folio 6 - Dictionary Page

    9. Folio 7 - Vintage Gardening Page

    10. Folio 8 - Music Inspired Journal Page

    11. Folio 9 - Vintage Botanical Page

    12. Folio 10 - Vintage Music Sheet

    13. Assembling the Journal

    14. More Ideas for Inserts

    15. Goodbye!

    1. Templates

    2. Materials

    1. Trapunto

    2. Faux Vintage Tape

    3. Ageing paper edges with ink

    4. Button Flower

    5. Watercolour Sampler

    6. Lazy Daisy (Detached Chain Stitch)

    7. Running stitch

    8. Chain stitch

    9. Whipped chain stitch

    10. Back stitch

    11. Whipped back stitch

    12. Knots

    13. Buttons

About this course

  • $120.00
  • 30 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

What about materials?. . .

We have the materials available on our website...

...We have made up a full materials kit which contains absolutely everything you'll need to make the exact Potager Keepsake Journal in our pictures.

...or you may just need the paper, fabric or embellishment companion pack.

...if you already have loads of journalling supplies, stick with the class only!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WEBSITE

Are you ready to start creating?

Come and join us in the Forage studio.

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Slow stitcher and forager Lisa Mattock

I am lucky to have a very creative Mum who loves all things patchwork, and who instilled in me from an early age the thrill of finding 'treasures' at fetes and garage sales. I spent my early childhood marinating in her eclectic, colorful influence. It was Mum’s enthusiasm and encouragement that first led me to explore my love for textiles - a lifetime addiction to 'reclaimed goodies' has ensued. I have gathered expertise in many creative pursuits as a florist, food stylist, and visual merchandiser, which culminated in owning an upmarket florist and homewares store, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for many years. These experiences, combined with my long-standing passions for vintage fabrics, recycling, and simple stitching made creating my business, called 'Forage', a natural evolution. It’s a place I can share my passion for discovering and collecting fabrics and embellishments from near and far, both reclaimed/vintage and brand new from our favourite quilt stores. Welcome! I look forward to sharing all that inspires and delights me. Lisa, xx